Shawnee is a rapidly growing city located in northwest Johnson County.
Shawnee is glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking for family fun, fine dining, sports, exciting shopping or a pillow for your head while you visit the Kansas City metro area, Shawnee is happy to offer it.
Shawnee, Named after the Shawnee Native American tribe, the city of Shawnee is rich in history. The community was once a supply point on the Santa Fe and Oregon trails and was also a camp for Union soldiers during the Civil War.
The prestigious schools in Shawnee are known for their quality-minded and imaginative approach to education. Three new private and public schools have recently opened in western Shawnee, and there are more to come for other areas of the city. With Kansas City just minutes away, residents of Shawnee enjoy attractions such as Chiefs football, Royals baseball, Blades hokey, a zoo, Starlight Theater, the world-famous Country Club Plaza and the new Kansas Speedway. Real estate is affordable, with single-family homes, condos and townhouses available at prices to fit any budget.
Housing Cost
It is still possible in the city of Shawnee to own an entry level home in the very low 100K and small 2 bedroom, no basement for less. The most common price range is from $115,000 to $400,000 with an average of $171,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 59,252. Shawnee covers 41.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level.
Climate
Shawnee, KS climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Shawnee is 35.51 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.73 Inches.
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